KARACHI: Putting their weaving tools aside, the Uzbek refugees from Afghanistan have bolted majority of their carpet weaving workshops in Camp Jadeed citing “rising expenses”, and “fear of harassment”, it emerged on Sunday...
Many still have carpet looms inside their homes for orders on the side, says Haji Nadir, 55, a respected elder of the community involved in the craft of carpet weaving for more than 30 years...
Too much of something is never good and this applies to the fashion we see on the red carpet too...
Unfortunately, at recent fashion weeks and award shows some designers have overdone their red carpet presence...
While designer dresses and bling ruled the red carpet at Cannes this week, a very different celebration of the arts unfolded in a ruined Gaza neighbourhood...
Also read: Bloody Sunday in GazaThe most striking aspect of the festival?The long red carpet that snaked its way through long stretches of rubble and devastated housing, making a statement much more powerful than any celebrity appearance...
Here's a round up of the hottest style trends at Cannes, as seen on the red carpet and more:White was a winning colour on the red carpet — all the better to show off that sun-kissed tan!Who wore it best? Actress Emma Stone in Christian Dior Haute Couture, model Bar Refaeli in a draped column by Roland Mouret, Doutzen Kroes in Atelier Versace...
Moving beyond baring just a midriff, red carpet looks played peek-a-boo with a vengeance......
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed into a diplomatic quagmire on Tuesday as he arrived to a warm welcome in Israel while keeping an eye on Iran...
Tehran has recently kept a low profile on Kashmir, but on Monday it called for a concerted effort to speak up for human rights in the disputed region
TEHRAN: Iran's famed carpet weavers are busy at work following the country's historic nuclear deal with world powers, anticipating a boost in exports as sanctions are set to be lifted in the months ahead...
"The Persian hand-woven carpet is Iran's ambassador...
The revival of the Pakistani cinema has brought with it lots of movie premieres and promotions and you know what that means? They're rolling out the red carpets!Whether it's the carpet leading to the cinema or the one laid out at award shows, we all know it's where the real drama lies...
While addressing the opening ceremony of a four-day exhibition organised by Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) on Tuesday, he said that the prime minister would announce a relief package for export oriented sector this week...
He urged the carpet industry to focus on value addition, adding that the government was determined to resolve issues ranging from FTAs with several countries, product development...
LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) urged the government to involve the handmade carpet industry in building a softer image of the country abroad with a view to enhancing exports and convincing buyers in Europe and USA to seek ‘Made in Pakistan’ tag on hand-knotted carpets again...
Hand-knotted carpet industry of Pakistan is free from bonded labour and is promoting women entrepreneurship in the...
KARACHI: History buffs on Monday felt a pang of disappointment to read a news item regarding the looting of historic items from the Khan of Kalat Palace in Kalat town...
In December 2004, a grand exhibition delineating the history of Karachi and its connection with the southern parts of the country was opened for public at the Mohatta Palace Museum...
LAHORE: The Xining International Carpet Exhibition has provided Pakistani exhibitors an excellent opportunity to showcase their unique handmade carpets and enhance their competitiveness to tap the future China markets...
LONDON : Chinese President Xi Jinping was to address Britain's Parliament and dine with Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as he began a state visit to cement the close economic ties between the two countries — a trip that risks being overshadowed by concerns about the effects of Chinese competition on the British economy...
Britain splashed out a welcome full of tradition and pomp for the Chinese leader's four-day visit, driving Xi the half...
DAMMAM: The “red carpet” was made of green artificial turf and women wore traditional black robes instead of plunging necklines when the third Saudi Film Festival opened on Thursday night...
Earlier, film fans crowded onto the “green carpet” in a courtyard, posing for photographs not by paparazzi but by the festival’s photo team with “media” emblazoned on their shirts...
Others rejected the idea that any kind of intervention would prove successful in such a ‘den of thieves’ while the business-minded wondered what would become of lamp oil and carpet prices, Agrabah’s main exports, in the wake of a bombing campaign...
Except sometimes that short cut may strand you in Agrabah without a magic carpet in sight...
PAKISTAN has lost its share in global carpet trade as its export value declined by more than 50pc over the last decade, down from $278m in 2005-06 to $97...
Pakistani brands have lost to carpet exports from India in the international market...